Jr. Sous Chef (Sushi)

About the role

SpaceX is looking for passionate, experienced individuals to join our culinary team as a Jr. Sous Chef (Sushi). This role plays a crucial role in the culinary department by overseeing kitchen inventory and focusing on food preparation set up.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor inventory levels and ingredients
• Assist in establishing menu specifications
• Maintain quality by ensuring products are prepared according to guidelines
• Enforce food quality
• Ensure the safety of the physical kitchen and café space
• Assist with and distribute work schedules
• Oversee front of house food preparation

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Physical demands:
  • Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
  • Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Push/Pull: Up to 50 lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
  • Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
  • Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Lift/Carry: Up to 25 lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
  • Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
  • Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
  • Upper body twist: Up to 1 hour per day
  • Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 1 hour per day
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Sushi kitchen experience
• Degree in culinary arts
• Portfolio of culinary experience showcasing sushi expertise
• High volume production and catering experience
• Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basis
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceX culture